METI stories - Page 124

Tape is not dead
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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risk & compliance
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archiving
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tape
As carbon footprints and power usage drive data storage decisions, once-dismissed tape technology is reclaiming its crucial role in long-term backups.

Echo - Mirrored Screen Protector
Wed, 20th Jan 2010
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
New Echo Screen Protector for iPhone 3GS: Shields your screen and doubles as a mirror when off, with an easy-to-apply kit included.

Modern Warfare 2
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Modern Warfare 2 excels with gripping campaigns and enhanced online multiplayer, setting a high standard for FPS games.

Murdoch declares war on Google
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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uc
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martech
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microsoft
Unless a foolproof way is found of generating revenue from online news, the future of journalism itself is under threat.

Spike TV Video Game Awards wrap-up
Mon, 14th Dec 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Sony PlayStation exclusive, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, wins Game of the Year at Spike TV's video game awards in LA. New titles also announced.

Google unveils 'Google Goggles' visual search
Tue, 8th Dec 2009
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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android
Google's latest app, Google Goggles, lets Android users search by snapping a photo, promising a future where visual queries are as simple as pointing.

Borderlands
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Gearbox's Borderlands melds FPS and RPG elements on the lawless planet of Pandora, promising immense loot and a wild adventure.

Dragon Age: Origins
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
It brought us the highly revered Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Baldur’s Gate franchises, Jade Empire and, of course, Mass Effect.

Assassin’s Creed II
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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renaissance
Assassin’s Creed II revamps gameplay, introducing deeper immersion and interactive Renaissance Italy, promising a potential game of the year.

A sunny picture
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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photography
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kiwi
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creative technologies
Capture the essence of summer with your digital camera using simple tips from Jorin Sievers. From composition to lighting, make your photos shine!.

Pioneering spirit - Brian Eardley-Wilmot Interview
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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martech
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printing
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epson
NZ's IT pioneer, Brian Eardley-Wilmot, reflects on a career that began with Apple distributon and now champions data recovery.

Review: Pspgo
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
For the first time, the PlayStation Portable is truly portable. At 128 x 16.5 x 69 mm, the new PSPgo will slip comfortably into your pocket.

Shifting a Kiwi institution offshore
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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uc
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contact centre
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palm
Yellow has shifted its 018 directory assistance service from Palmerston North to Manila, driven by declining call volumes and cost efficiencies.

Paedophilia and the ‘Trojan defence’
Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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chillisoft
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distributors
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bso
A debate on the legitimacy of the 'Trojan defence' in child porn cases grows, with concerns over convicting the innocent.

New SKY offer from Vodafone
Tue, 17th Nov 2009
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uc
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telco
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data cap
Vodafone is offering SKY customers with Ideal or Ultimate packages a free upgrade to MYSKYHDi plus a discounted installation rate of NZD $49 from December 7th.

Cyberwar exposed
Tue, 17th Nov 2009
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chillisoft
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distributors
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meti
National Journal unveils cyberwar realities, differentiating between cyberwarfare's role in conflict and cybercrime's impact.

ITIL: is it all that?
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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service management
TIL is sometimes perceived and promoted in the context of risk and compliance, so let us consider where ITIL fits.

Disney G-Force (Nintendo DS)
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Disney's 'G-Force' game for Nintendo DS is surprisingly good, with fast-paced gameplay and a substantial element of problem solving.

GATEWAY LT31 NETBOOK
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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personal computing devices
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gateway
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amd
Gateway's LT31 netbook packs impressive features into a compact frame but comes with a hefty price tag and an outdated OS.

Selling finance, not just offering
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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resellers
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flexirent
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rebrand
In a move that signifies its shift into more diversified sectors, Flexirent is changing its name and branding to FlexiGroup New Zealand Limited.